About The Artist.... Simone Hester

Simone Hester was born in Chicago, Illinois and raised on the far south side of the city. She found an interest in art at an early age. At the recommendation of her teachers, she began private art lessons at a small art studio in the suburbs of Chicago. She was tutored, mentored and exposed to a variety of art mediums from calligraphy, etching, Chinese watercolors, acryllics, and oil painting. There she developed a love for drawing and painting. She broadened her art education by taking a variety of elective art classes in high school and college. Upon college graduation, her first professional position allowed her to work in graphic designs and further her knowledge of computers. Once given a digital camera, she combined her love of computers, painting, and photographs to develop her very own technique in creative digital photography. The computer has become her paintbrush and allows her to stretch the natural boundaries that a typical photograph is held to. She recently left the traditional workforce to work on her art full time and contribute to her website (http://www.simonehester.com/) and write her blog on photography, art, and everything else she finds creative.

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Telling A Story...

One of the great things about photographing people is that the imagination is left to create it's very own story when it sees the image.  What is going on? Why are they where they are? And so on.  People are one of the few subject matters that I do photograph, but when I have the opportunity I prefer candid moments where the subject is truly in their own world.  The following image is a photo of my son and his buddy.  It is such an iconic image because it is a photo of two friends and that is a topic and subject that is always close to any one's heart.


"Best Buds Fishing" (c) 2011


It is so simple but how many stories can you create by seeing the image? I can think of tons.  The simple truth behind the photo is that they are learning how to catch tiny fish to use for bait when they go bass fishing later on.  A perfect summer day, a perfect day for fishing and a perfect day to enjoy with your friend.
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